Teacher Assistant (TOTS)

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Aid the transfer of children to and from buses each day assuring all students are where they need to be at all times

Perform checks of children as they arrive at school to assure physical health and document any issues

Work as a team member with the teacher and other teacher assistants designing developmentally appropriate activities for children to aid holistic development

Prepare the classroom each day for activities planned

Maintain a clean environment at all times after activities

Participate in group activities for students

Work with individual students on activities specified in their IEP

Aid children as necessary during meal and snack times

Assure children transfer safely withing the building and to the playground and back- maintaining face recognition procedures at all times

Utilize PBIS and social/emotional learning strategies with all children

Help children regulate their behavior when necessary

Participate in meeting and staff development provided

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

High School education or GED, Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred.

Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation $17.00-$22.00 per hour (depending on experience)

$17.00-$22.00 per hour (depending on experience)

TOTS- These Our Treasures, Inc. (TOTS) provides comprehensive early educational and habilitation services for children, using a transdisciplinary approach, which looks at the whole child and works in partnership with families and caregivers. Our highly trained staff provides more than professional care, bringing a high level of dedication to the children, compassion for families, and motivation toward continued growth and excellence. TOTS was established in 1973. Tots joined The Fedcap Group in 2019.